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PollsLive vs PollUnit
Both stand on audience response systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
PollsLive offers several ways to collect responses, from live quizzes to asynchronous polls, and audience members can join without an account. Its plans vary in participant limits and other allowances, so check those limits against the intended session.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
PollUnit covers polls, surveys, contests, and result analysis with broad question formats and cross-platform access. Its tiered plans and free allowance make capacity limits clear before choosing a plan.
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| PollsLive | PollUnit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $8 a month | Premium: $11 a month |
| Plans published | 11 | 7 |
| Maker | PollsLive | PollUnit |
| Website | pollslive.com | pollunit.com |
| On audience response systems | #22 of 118 | #18 of 118 |
PollsLive: what it does well
- Audience members need no account or app download.
- Supports live and asynchronous polls.
- Works alongside named presentation and meeting tools.
- Free plan allows 500 responses per poll.
- Traffic is encrypted in transit with TLS and HSTS.
What to know first
- Free plan limits live sessions to three monthly.
- Pro is limited to 100 live participants.
- LTI production credentials are not configured.
- SAML SSO, SCIM and custom domains are still in build.
PollUnit: what it does well
- Supports live polling and anonymous responses
- Offers surveys with branching and Likert scales
- Provides real-time charts, filters, and word clouds
- Works across web, desktop, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Free plan includes 40 participants and 1 GB storage
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 40 participants
- Beta API lists voter endpoints as coming soon
- Support response times depend on workload
- Audience limit is 200
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